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The Rise and Fall of the Great American Hog
Hogs aren’t nearly as fat as they used to be — and that’s a problem.
Fish Farms Contribute to Rising Sea Levels
Many of the issues with aquaculture, or fish farming, are well documented. Farmed fish compete for space against wild fish, and they carry new parasites and diseases. They contribu...
Dear Daily Show: We Respectfully Disagree With Your Chicken Poop Joke
On a recent episode of The Daily Show, John Oliver skewered the "chicken poop" credit - a tax break for burning chicken manure. It was a typical Daily Show bit, using fringe poli...
Old Time Farm Crime: The Coffee Spies of the 1700s
Coffee. Java. Joe. Whatever you call it, that ubiquitous brew that jump-starts your morning was once at the center of international intrigue.
Raw Milk Provider Found Guilty on Five Charges
Raw milk provider Alvin Schlangen was convicted of five food-related charges yesterday.
The Incredible, Edible Bus Stop
In a London neighborhood packed full of low-income housing projects, overrun with gangs, prone to fits of senseless brutality, one bus stop is sprouting a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables.
More and more women are learning the art of butchering, aided by master butchers like Kari Underly.
Killer Coyotes: Can Shepherds Protect Their Flocks?
Coyotes kill over 135,000 sheep a year, and are found in every state in the continental U.S. Can they be contained?
